Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Join Fokker Services Group as a Continuous Improvement Engineer and play a pivotal role in optimizing our processes and driving operational excellence within a dynamic, innovative aviation industry leader.

• 1 year starting contract
• 40 hours a week
• MBO+
• 40 Vacation/ADV days per year

How you keep the engine running with us

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying, initiating, and leading improvement projects within our organization. You will play a crucial role in streamlining our processes, increasing efficiency, and enhancing overall operational performance. Working closely with various departments and management members, you will implement changes that support our business objectives.

What will you do?

• Analyze and evaluate existing processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks;
• Design and implement improvement initiatives to optimize operational processes and enhance quality;
• Collect data, analyze trends, and develop performance indicators to measure project progress and quantify results;
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to implement necessary changes and create buy-in for improvement initiatives;
• Train employees in new methods and techniques for continuous improvement;
• Actively seek innovative solutions and best practices from the industry to strengthen our competitive position;
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

How you are valuable to us

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field;
• Proven experience with lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and other improvement techniques;
• Fluency in Dutch AND English;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization;
• Experience in project management and successful leadership of cross-functional teams;
• A proactive attitude and a passion for achieving continuous improvement;
• Proficiency in using tools such as Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, etc;
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others.

Where you will be working

A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and tailor-made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long-term.

We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative-taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air!

The Team

Working at Fokker Services Group gives you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, with innovative thinking and cooperation with a no-nonsense culture as the core. You will be guided by professional and resolute colleagues, which will give you the knowledge and experience to further boost your career.

We also offer you:

• A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience
• Flexible hours
• When working fulltime (40 hours), you have 27-29 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year
• A challenging international working environment
• An insider’s look into the innovative world of aviation
• A lot of room for professional and personal growth
• Fun colleagues (trust us, we are not biased)